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Roger Zelazny

Lord of Light

If you enjoyed the blend of science fiction and fantasy in Majipoor Chronicles, you'll love Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny. This novel, which won the Hugo Award in 1968, combines Eastern religious concepts with advanced technology, set against the backdrop of a distant planet. The story follows a group of powerful humans, called the gods, who have achieved immortality through advanced technology and now rule the planet. However, one of these gods, Sam, seeks to overthrow the others and bring about a true enlightenment for the inhabitants of the planet.

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Left Hand of Darkness

For readers who appreciated the rich world-building and complex characters in Majipoor Chronicles, The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin is a must-read. This novel, which won both the Hugo and Nebula Awards, is set on the planet of Gethen, a world where inhabitants are ambisexual and can choose and change their gender. The story follows an envoy from Earth who is sent to establish diplomatic relations with the people of Gethen, and the complex cultural and political challenges he faces along the way.

Frank Herbert

Dune

If you enjoyed the epic scope and political intrigue of Majipoor Chronicles, you'll love Dune by Frank Herbert. This novel, which won the Hugo Award in 1966, is set in a distant future where a powerful and dangerous spice, melange, is the most valuable substance in the universe. The story follows the young nobleman Paul Atreides as he navigates the complex web of politics, religion, and ecology on the desert planet of Arrakis, the only source of melange in the universe.

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Dispossessed

For readers who appreciated the thought-provoking themes and social commentary in Majipoor Chronicles, The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin is a great choice. This novel, which won the Hugo and Nebula Awards, is set on the planet of Anarres, a harsh and barren world settled by a group of anarchists who reject private property and hierarchy. The story follows Shevek, a brilliant physicist who travels to the wealthy and technologically advanced planet of Urras, and the cultural and philosophical challenges he faces as he tries to bridge the gap between the two worlds.

Marion Zimmer Bradley

The Mists of Avalon

If you enjoyed the mythic and fantastical elements of Majipoor Chronicles, you'll love The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley. This novel retells the Arthurian legends from the perspective of the women of Avalon, including Morgan le Fay and the Lady of the Lake. The story explores the complex relationships between religion, magic, and power, and the ways in which women navigate these forces in a patriarchal society.

Iain M. Banks

The Culture series

For readers who appreciated the imaginative world-building and exploration of social and political themes in Majipoor Chronicles, the Culture series by Iain M. Banks is a great choice. This series of novels is set in a distant future where humanity has achieved a post-scarcity society, and artificial intelligences called Minds run the vast spaceships and habitats of the Culture. The series explores the complex ethical and philosophical questions that arise as the Culture interacts with other civilizations and makes decisions about intervention and non-intervention.

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Hainish Cycle

If you enjoyed the thought-provoking themes and exploration of cultural diversity in Majipoor Chronicles, The Hainish Cycle by Ursula K. Le Guin is a must-read. This series of novels and stories is set in a distant future where humanity has spread to other planets, and the Hainish League seeks to promote peace and understanding among the various civilizations. The series explores the challenges of communication and understanding across cultural and linguistic barriers, and the ways in which different societies approach questions of gender, sexuality, and power.

James S. A. Corey

The Expanse series

For readers who appreciated the political intrigue and epic scope of Majipoor Chronicles, The Expanse series by James S. A. Corey is a great choice. This series of novels and stories is set in a future where humanity has colonized the solar system, and political tensions between Earth, Mars, and the asteroid belt threaten to erupt into war. The series follows a diverse cast of characters as they navigate the complex web of politics, economics, and power struggles that define this future.

Isaac Asimov

The Foundation series

If you enjoyed the epic scope and exploration of history and destiny in Majipoor Chronicles, The Foundation series by Isaac Asimov is a must-read. This series of novels and stories is set in a distant future where humanity has spread across the galaxy, and a mathematician named Hari Seldon has developed a new field of science called psychohistory, which can predict the future on a large scale. The series follows the efforts of the Foundation, a group of scientists and engineers, to preserve human knowledge and culture as the galaxy faces a period of chaos and decline.

Dan Simmons

The Hyperion series

For readers who appreciated the imaginative world-building and complex characters in Majipoor Chronicles, The Hyperion series by Dan Simmons is a great choice. This series of novels and stories is set in a distant future where humanity has spread across the galaxy, and a group of pilgrims travel to the planet of Hyperion to seek the help of a mysterious and powerful creature known as the Shrike. The series explores the complex relationships between the pilgrims, and the ways in which their pasts and futures intersect in unexpected ways.